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Welcome to our lesson on Telling Time in Lingala! Understanding how to tell time is essential for daily life, whether you're making plans with friends, scheduling meetings, or simply discussing your day. In this lesson, we will explore key vocabulary and phrases that will help you express time effectively in Lingala.

We'll focus on:

How to say the hours and minutes

Understanding a.m. and p.m.

Examples to illustrate the concepts

Exercises to practice what you learn

By the end of this lesson, you will gain a solid understanding of telling time in Lingala, which is a crucial skill as you progress in your language learning journey.

The Basics of Telling Time[edit | edit source]

The concept of time is universal, but the way we express it can vary significantly across languages. In Lingala, telling time often involves a straightforward approach, similar to English, but with distinct vocabulary.

Here's a quick overview of the vocabulary related to time in Lingala:

soki - if

ntango - time

libanda - hour

miniti - minute

bato - people

moto - person

moke moke - a little

ntango ya mitema - time of the heart (emotional time)

moke - small or little

koleka - more than

Saying the Hours[edit | edit source]

In Lingala, telling the hour is quite straightforward. You typically state the hour followed by the word "libanda."

Here’s how to express the hours:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
1 libanda	mwâ	1 o'clock
2 libanda	mibale	2 o'clock
3 libanda	misato	3 o'clock
4 libanda	mibale	4 o'clock
5 libanda	mitano	5 o'clock
6 libanda	mposo	6 o'clock
7 libanda	nsambo	7 o'clock
8 libanda	mobali	8 o'clock
9 libanda	liboso	9 o'clock
10 libanda	zomi	10 o'clock
11 libanda	zomi na moko	11 o'clock
12 libanda	zomi na mibale	12 o'clock

Adding Minutes[edit | edit source]

To express minutes, you simply add the number of minutes after the hour.

For example:

1:15 would be 1 libanda na zomi na tano (1 o'clock and 15 minutes).

2:30 would be 2 libanda na mposo (2 o'clock and 30 minutes).

Here’s a table with examples:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
1 libanda na zomi	mwâ na zomi	1:10
1 libanda na mposo	mwâ na mposo	1:30
2 libanda na zomi na mbo	mibale na zomi na mbo	2:20
3 libanda na zomi na zomi	misato na zomi na zomi	3:25
4 libanda na zomi na misato	mibale na zomi na misato	4:35
5 libanda na zomi na moko	mitano na zomi na moko	5:01
6 libanda na zomi na misato	mposo na zomi na misato	6:35
7 libanda na mposo	nsambo na mposo	7:30
8 libanda na mposo na nsambo	mobali na mposo na nsambo	8:37
9 libanda na zomi na zomi	liboso na zomi na zomi	9:25
10 libanda na mposo	zomi na mposo	10:30
11 libanda na nsambo	zomi na moko	11:07
12 libanda na zomi na misato	zomi na mibale na misato	12:35

Understanding a.m. and p.m.[edit | edit source]

In Lingala, the terms for a.m. and p.m. are used to clarify whether the time is in the morning or the evening.

soko is used for a.m. (morning).

midi is used for p.m. (afternoon/evening).

Here’s how you might express a specific time, including a.m. or p.m.:

7:00 a.m. would be 7 libanda soko (7 o'clock in the morning).

5:00 p.m. would be 5 libanda midi (5 o'clock in the evening).

Here’s a table with examples:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
6 libanda soko	mposo soko	6:00 a.m.
7 libanda soko	nsambo soko	7:00 a.m.
8 libanda soko	mobali soko	8:00 a.m.
9 libanda midi	liboso midi	9:00 p.m.
10 libanda midi	zomi midi	10:00 p.m.
11 libanda midi	zomi na moko midi	11:00 p.m.
12 libanda midi	zomi na mibale midi	12:00 p.m.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a solid foundation in telling time in Lingala, it's time to put your knowledge to the test. Below are some exercises designed to help you practice.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Translate the following times into Lingala:

1. 3:15

2. 5:45

3. 12:30

Exercise 2: Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Lingala time with the correct English translation:

1. 2 libanda soko

2. 8 libanda midi

3. 11 libanda na zomi

|

Lingala	English
1. 2 libanda soko	a. 11:00
2. 8 libanda midi	b. 8:00 p.m.
3. 11 libanda na zomi	c. 2:00 a.m.

Exercise 3: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine if the following statements are true or false:

1. 7 libanda soko means 7:00 p.m.

2. 10 libanda na zomi means 10:10.

3. 6 libanda midi means 6:00 a.m.

Exercise 4: Time Conversion[edit | edit source]

Convert the following times from English to Lingala:

1. 1:00 a.m.

2. 4:45 p.m.

3. 9:30 a.m.

Exercise 5: Create Your Own[edit | edit source]

Write three sentences in Lingala telling what time you do different activities (e.g., wake up, eat lunch, go to bed).

Detailed Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions to the exercises to help you check your understanding:

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

1. 3 libanda na zomi na misato (3:15)

2. 5 libanda na mposo (5:45)

3. 12 libanda na mposo (12:30)

Exercise 2: Matching[edit | edit source]

1. 2 libanda soko - c. 2:00 a.m.

2. 8 libanda midi - b. 8:00 p.m.

3. 11 libanda na zomi - a. 11:00

Exercise 3: True or False[edit | edit source]

1. False - 7 libanda soko means 7:00 a.m.

2. True - 10 libanda na zomi means 10:10.

3. False - 6 libanda midi means 6:00 p.m.

Exercise 4: Time Conversion[edit | edit source]

1. 1 libanda soko (1:00 a.m.)

2. 4 libanda na mposo (4:45 p.m.)

3. 9 libanda soko na mposo (9:30 a.m.)

Exercise 5: Create Your Own[edit | edit source]

Possible responses could include:

Nakanisi soki 6 libanda soko (I wake up at 6:00 a.m.)

Nandimi soki 12 libanda midi (I eat lunch at 12:00 p.m.)

Nakanisi soki 10 libanda midi (I go to bed at 10:00 p.m.)

Congratulations! You’ve successfully learned how to tell time in Lingala. Keep practicing these phrases and integrating them into your conversations. As you continue in the Complete 0 to A1 Lingala Course, you will build on this foundation and develop your skills even further.

Table of Contents - Lingala Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Pronouns

Numbers and Time

Verbs and Conjugation

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Dining

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Travel and Transportation

Lingala Culture and Traditions

Professions and Hobbies

Questions and Interrogatives

Daily Routines and Activities

Imperatives and Commands

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to our lesson on '''Telling Time''' in Lingala! Understanding how to tell time is essential for daily life, whether you're making plans with friends, scheduling meetings, or simply discussing your day. In this lesson, we will explore key vocabulary and phrases that will help you express time effectively in Lingala.
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+We'll focus on:
+* How to say the hours and minutes
+* Understanding a.m. and p.m.
+* Examples to illustrate the concepts
+* Exercises to practice what you learn
+By the end of this lesson, you will gain a solid understanding of telling time in Lingala, which is a crucial skill as you progress in your language learning journey.
 __TOC__
-Learning how to tell time in Lingala is a practical and essential skill for those wishing to communicate with native Lingala speakers. In this lesson, you will learn how to tell time in Lingala, including how to say the hours, minutes, and the difference between a.m. and p.m.
+=== The Basics of Telling Time ===
+The concept of time is universal, but the way we express it can vary significantly across languages. In Lingala, telling time often involves a straightforward approach, similar to English, but with distinct vocabulary.
+Here's a quick overview of the vocabulary related to time in Lingala:
+* '''soki''' - if
+* '''ntango''' - time
+* '''libanda''' - hour
+* '''miniti''' - minute
+* '''bato''' - people
+* '''moto''' - person
+* '''moke moke''' - a little
+* '''ntango ya mitema''' - time of the heart (emotional time)
+* '''moke''' - small or little
+* '''koleka''' - more than
+=== Saying the Hours ===
+In Lingala, telling the hour is quite straightforward. You typically state the hour followed by the word "libanda."
-<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Important-words|Important words]] & [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Using-‘moko’-and-‘liboso’|Using ‘moko’ and ‘liboso’]].</span>
+Here’s how to express the hours:
-== Lingala Numbers Review ==
-Before we dive into telling time, let's have a quick review of numbers in Lingala. Numbers are an important part of any language, and this is especially true for Lingala. Here are the numbers from one to ten in Lingala:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| moja || moh-jah || one
+| 1 libanda  ||  mwâ  ||  1 o'clock
 |-
-| mbili || mm-bee-lee || two
+| 2 libanda  ||  mibale  ||  2 o'clock
+|-
+| 3 libanda  ||  misato  ||  3 o'clock
+|-
+| 4 libanda  ||  mibale  ||  4 o'clock
 |-
-| tatu || tah-too || three
+| 5 libanda  ||  mitano  ||  5 o'clock
 |-
-| nne || nneh || four
+| 6 libanda  ||  mposo  ||  6 o'clock
 |-
-| tano || tah-noh || five
+| 7 libanda  ||  nsambo  ||  7 o'clock
 |-
-| sita || see-tah || six
+| 8 libanda  ||  mobali  ||  8 o'clock
 |-
-| saba || sah-bah || seven
+| 9 libanda  ||  liboso  ||  9 o'clock
 |-
-| nane || nahn-neh || eight
+| 10 libanda  ||  zomi  ||  10 o'clock
 |-
-| tisa || tee-sah || nine
+| 11 libanda  ||  zomi na moko  ||  11 o'clock
 |-
-| kumi || koo-mee || ten
+| 12 libanda  ||  zomi na mibale  ||  12 o'clock
 |}
-The numbers in Lingala have a straightforward pronunciation, but make sure to practice each one until you feel comfortable with your pronunciation.
+=== Adding Minutes ===
-== Telling Time ==
+To express minutes, you simply add the number of minutes after the hour.
-Now that we have reviewed the numbers in Lingala, let's move on to telling time. To tell time in Lingala, we use a combination of numbers, words, and phrases. Let's start with the basics:
-=== The Hours ===
+For example:
-In Lingala, we use "saa" to express the concept of the hour. Here are the Lingala words for some of the hours of the day:
+* 1:15 would be '''1 libanda na zomi na tano''' (1 o'clock and 15 minutes).
+* 2:30 would be '''2 libanda na mposo''' (2 o'clock and 30 minutes).
+Here’s a table with examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| 1 libanda na zomi  ||  mwâ na zomi  ||  1:10
 |-
-| saa moja || sah-ah moh-jah || one o'clock
+| 1 libanda na mposo  ||  mwâ na mposo  ||  1:30
+|-
+| 2 libanda na zomi na mbo  ||  mibale na zomi na mbo  ||  2:20
+|-
+| 3 libanda na zomi na zomi  ||  misato na zomi na zomi  ||  3:25
 |-
-| saa mbili || sah-ah mm-bee-lee || two o'clock
+| 4 libanda na zomi na misato  ||  mibale na zomi na misato  ||  4:35
 |-
-| saa tatu || sah-ah tah-too || three o'clock
+| 5 libanda na zomi na moko  ||  mitano na zomi na moko  ||  5:01
 |-
-| saa nne || sah-ah nneh || four o'clock
+| 6 libanda na zomi na misato  ||  mposo na zomi na misato  ||  6:35
 |-
-| saa tano || sah-ah tah-noh || five o'clock
+| 7 libanda na mposo  ||  nsambo na mposo  ||  7:30
 |-
-| saa sita || sah-ah see-tah || six o'clock
+| 8 libanda na mposo na nsambo  ||  mobali na mposo na nsambo  ||  8:37
 |-
-| saa saba || sah-ah sah-bah || seven o'clock
+| 9 libanda na zomi na zomi  ||  liboso na zomi na zomi  ||  9:25
 |-
-| saa nane || sah-ah nahn-neh || eight o'clock
+| 10 libanda na mposo  ||  zomi na mposo  ||  10:30
 |-
-| saa tisa || sah-ah tee-sah || nine o'clock
+| 11 libanda na nsambo  ||  zomi na moko  ||  11:07
 |-
-| saa kumi || sah-ah koo-mee || ten o'clock
+| 12 libanda na zomi na misato  ||  zomi na mibale na misato  ||  12:35
 |}
-When telling time, the hour always comes first, followed by the minutes.
+=== Understanding a.m. and p.m. ===
+In Lingala, the terms for a.m. and p.m. are used to clarify whether the time is in the morning or the evening.
+* '''soko''' is used for a.m. (morning).
+* '''midi''' is used for p.m. (afternoon/evening).
+Here’s how you might express a specific time, including a.m. or p.m.:
-=== The Minutes ===
+* 7:00 a.m. would be '''7 libanda soko''' (7 o'clock in the morning).
-In Lingala, we express the concept of minutes using "senti." For example,
-* 2:05 p.m. would be expressed as "saa mbili na senti tano ya mchana"
+* 5:00 p.m. would be '''5 libanda midi''' (5 o'clock in the evening).
-* 9:42 p.m. would be expressed as "saa tisa na senti arobaini na mbili ya usiku"
-Here are some additional examples:
+Here’s a table with examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| 6 libanda soko  ||  mposo soko  ||  6:00 a.m.
+|-
+| 7 libanda soko  ||  nsambo soko  ||  7:00 a.m.
+|-
+| 8 libanda soko  ||  mobali soko  ||  8:00 a.m.
+|-
+| 9 libanda midi  ||  liboso midi  ||  9:00 p.m.
 |-
-| saa kumi na moja na senti ishirini || sah-ah koo-mee nah moh-jah nah sen-tee ee-shee-roh-nee || twenty past eleven
+| 10 libanda midi  ||  zomi midi  ||  10:00 p.m.
+|-
+| 11 libanda midi  ||  zomi na moko midi  ||  11:00 p.m.
+|-
+| 12 libanda midi  ||  zomi na mibale midi  ||  12:00 p.m.
+|}
+=== Practice Exercises ===
+Now that you have a solid foundation in telling time in Lingala, it's time to put your knowledge to the test. Below are some exercises designed to help you practice.
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Translate the following times into Lingala:
+. 3:15
+. 5:45
+. 12:30
+==== Exercise 2: Matching ====
+Match the Lingala time with the correct English translation:
+. 2 libanda soko
+. 8 libanda midi
+. 11 libanda na zomi
+|
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Lingala !! English
 |-
-| saa tano na dakika hamsini || sah-ah tah-noh nah dah-kee-kah hahm-see-nee || half past five
+| 1. 2 libanda soko  ||  a. 11:00
 |-
-| saa mbili na nusu || sah-ah mm-bee-lee nah noh-soo || half past two
+| 2. 8 libanda midi  ||  b. 8:00 p.m.
 |-
-| saa moja na dakika kumi || sah-ah moh-jah nah dah-kee-kah koo-mee || ten past one
+| 3. 11 libanda na zomi  ||  c. 2:00 a.m.
 |}
-When telling time, it is important to note that the minute comes after "na," which means "and." The word "dakika" means "minutes," and "nusu" means "half."
+==== Exercise 3: True or False ====
+Determine if the following statements are true or false:
+. 7 libanda soko means 7:00 p.m.
+. 10 libanda na zomi means 10:10.
+. 6 libanda midi means 6:00 a.m.
+==== Exercise 4: Time Conversion ====
+Convert the following times from English to Lingala:
+. 1:00 a.m.
+. 4:45 p.m.
+. 9:30 a.m.
+==== Exercise 5: Create Your Own ====
+Write three sentences in Lingala telling what time you do different activities (e.g., wake up, eat lunch, go to bed).
+=== Detailed Solutions and Explanations ===
+Here are the solutions to the exercises to help you check your understanding:
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
+. '''3 libanda na zomi na misato''' (3:15)
+. '''5 libanda na mposo''' (5:45)
+. '''12 libanda na mposo''' (12:30)
+==== Exercise 2: Matching ====
+. 2 libanda soko - c. 2:00 a.m.
+. 8 libanda midi - b. 8:00 p.m.
+. 11 libanda na zomi - a. 11:00
+==== Exercise 3: True or False ====
+. False - 7 libanda soko means 7:00 a.m.
+. True - 10 libanda na zomi means 10:10.
-=== A.M. and P.M. ===
+. False - 6 libanda midi means 6:00 p.m.
-In Lingala, we use "ya asubuhi" to indicate the morning and "ya mchana" to indicate the afternoon. As for the evening, we use "ya jioni" to indicate the late afternoon and "ya usiku" to indicate the night. To indicate a.m. or p.m., we simply add "ya asubuhi" or "ya jioni" to the hour. For example,
-* 2:00 p.m. would be expressed as "saa mbili ya mchana"
+==== Exercise 4: Time Conversion ====
-* 6:30 a.m. would be expressed as "saa sita na nusu ya asubuhi"
-* 9:00 p.m. would be expressed as "saa tisa ya jioni"
-By adding "ya asubuhi" or "ya jioni" to the hour, we can indicate whether the time we are referring to is in the morning or the afternoon/evening.
+. '''1 libanda soko''' (1:00 a.m.)
-== Practice Makes Perfect ==
+. '''4 libanda na mposo''' (4:45 p.m.)
-To really master telling time in Lingala, it is important to practice as much as possible. Try asking a friend to quiz you on different times of the day and see if you can respond correctly. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become with the vocabulary and the grammar of telling time in Lingala.
-Congratulations on learning how to tell time in Lingala! This is an important skill that will come in handy when communicating with native speakers. Keep practicing and working hard, and you'll be well on your way to fluency in no time.
+. '''9 libanda soko na mposo''' (9:30 a.m.)
+==== Exercise 5: Create Your Own ====
+Possible responses could include:
+* '''Nakanisi soki 6 libanda soko''' (I wake up at 6:00 a.m.)
+* '''Nandimi soki 12 libanda midi''' (I eat lunch at 12:00 p.m.)
+* '''Nakanisi soki 10 libanda midi''' (I go to bed at 10:00 p.m.)
+Congratulations! You’ve successfully learned how to tell time in Lingala. Keep practicing these phrases and integrating them into your conversations. As you continue in the '''Complete 0 to A1 Lingala Course''', you will build on this foundation and develop your skills even further.
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The Basics of Telling Time[edit | edit source]

Saying the Hours[edit | edit source]

Adding Minutes[edit | edit source]

Understanding a.m. and p.m.[edit | edit source]

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Matching[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: True or False[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Time Conversion[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Create Your Own[edit | edit source]

Detailed Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Matching[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: True or False[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Time Conversion[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Create Your Own[edit | edit source]

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